Santo Wines – Nykteri – Santorini 2021

Santos Wines Nychteri | Powerful, saline and volcanically complex

The Nychteri from Santos Wines is a characterful white wine from Santorini, made in the island’s traditional style. It shows the powerful side of Assyrtiko: full, dry, mineral and intense, with the distinctive saline freshness of the volcanic soils. A gastronomic wine with depth, structure and a pronounced Santorini character.

Grapes & origin
A blend of 85% Assyrtiko, 10% Athiri and 5% Aidani, from old vines on the dry, lava-rich soils of PDO Santorini. The vines are traditionally pruned into the well-known kouloura shape, which protects the grapes from wind, sun and drought. The volcanic rock, the low yields and the influence of the Aegean give concentration, minerality and a natural saline tension.

Vinification
For Nychteri, ripe grapes are carefully selected and vinified with respect for the traditional Santorini style. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature. The wine then ages on the fine lees, gaining volume, texture and complexity. Depending on the style, Nychteri can have a fuller, richer character than a classic Assyrtiko, with more structure and gastronomic depth.

Tasting notes
Clear golden yellow. On the nose aromas of ripe citrus, lime, yellow apple, white flowers, wet stone and subtle honeyed notes, complemented by a clear saline and mineral undertone. On the palate dry, powerful and layered, with lively acidity, a full structure and a long, fresh and mineral-saline finish.

Serving tips
Serve at 10–12 °C. Perfect with shellfish, oysters, grilled fish with lemon, lobster, ceviche, sushi, or dishes with olive oil, capers and sea salt. Also excellent with refined vegetarian food and Mediterranean dishes with herbal or saline accents.

Cellaring
Ready to drink, but can evolve positively for 5–8 years in bottle. Ideal for lovers of powerful, mineral, terroir-driven whites from Santorini.